People v. OC - Felony Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number. The Police chased our Client and another individual into a residence. While fleeing, our Client allegedly dropped a gun which was recovered by pursuing officers. Once recovered, the officers noticed that the serial number on the gun had been scratched off. The prosecution was offering 5 years in prison. We had a conference with the Judge and were able to negotiate probation for our Client.
People v. CF - Violation of Order of Protection
Our Client was charged with Violation of an Order of Protection. Our Client had been served with an Order of Protection in open court. The prosecution alleged that he violated the order of protection by sending a multitude of text messages to the victim on several messaging platforms to the victim. The victim was able to provide proof of the messages by turning over her phone to the prosecution. In the end, the case was completely dismissed!
People v. SO
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and DUI. The Felony was dismissed a the Preliminary Hearing. We were also able to avoid a conviction for the DUI. Our Client received Supervision.
People v. CM
Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis - 1000 feet of a school. The arresting Officer testified at the Preliminary Hearing that he approached our Client while he was sitting alone in a running vehicle which was legally parked. The Officer testified that he smelled the odor of Cannabis from about 6 feet away and saw our Client moving around in the vehicle. Our Client allegedly told the the Officer that he dropped a blunt on the floor. The Client was arrested at that point for Possession of Cannabis. An inventory search of the vehicle revealed approximately 2 ounces of cannabis under the hood of the vehicle. Because our client was in possession of $1100 in "small bills" the Officer claimed that he must've been selling. On cross examination, the Officer couldn't remember if the vehicle belonged to our client. The Officer never saw our client place the Cannabis under the hood. The Officer didn't see our client smoking the blunt. The Officer didn't remember if the alleged blunt was lit. The contents of the blunt were not tested for Cannabis. The Judge found No Probable Cause and the case was dismissed.
People v. DR
Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. DW - Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near a School
Our Client was charged with 3 Class X cases of Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near a School. He was facing up to 30 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client made multiple drug sales on different days to an undercover officer near a school. The sales were recorded by CPD POD Camera. Despite our Client's previous felony background, we were able to convince the prosecution to reduce to charges to simple possessions and offer a deal of 4 years at 50%. Our Client happily accepted.
People v. DJ
Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. Our Client was facing up to 5 years in prison if convicted. We were able to negotiate expungeable probation.
People v. RA
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. CP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they pulled our Client over for having a cracked tail light and not wearing a seat belt. When they ran his information, they discovered that his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest, and a subsequent search incident to arrest recovered prescription medication that our Client was unable to produce a prescription for. We were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all felony charges.
People v. TW
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon even though our Client had an FOID card and a Concealed Carry Permit. Officers stopped our Client for suspiciously concealing himself behind a car. When asked if he had anything illegal, our Client allegedly responded, "I have a gun and some weed." When officers searched our Client, they recovered a 9mm Handgun loaded with 15 live rounds and .2 grams of cannabis. Illinois Statutes make possession of a firearm while also in possession of cannabis a felony even if the offender has an FOID card and a Concealed Carry Permit. We were able to convince the prosecution to reduce the felony charges to a misdemeanor. Our Client avoided a felony conviction.
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